Crawford avalanche., 1887-07-28
THOMAS E. POWELL.
He Is Nominated for Governor
by the Ohio Democracy ON
the Second Ballot.
The Other Nominees Of the Con-
vention-Text of the Plat
form Adopted.

The Ohio Democratic State Convention
assembled at Cleveland on Thursday, July
21. There was no temporary organiza-
ton, and Hon. George E. Seney, Of Tifin,
at once took his place as permanent Chair
man.
In his speech Mr.. Seney said there were
no quarrels in the Democratic party.
Every Democrat seemed to know who
would -ba -hia candidate An 1aaa. -and- all
were satisfied. [Applause.l He eulo-
gized ex-senator Thurman, saying he
would have honored the Office of Gov
ernor. After speaking of the various
candidates for Governor, he said all
was not harmony in the Repubi-
can party. Every tomahawk and scalp
ing-knife, he declared, was sharpened for
the fight at Toledo next week. His refer
ence TO the Presidential contest between
Blaine and Sherman was applauded. He
charged that Governor Foraker's admins
tration had been permeated by desire to
promote the interests of the Republican
party rather than the interests of the peo-
pie. Referring to Cleveland's administra-
ton, he said that SO well had its power
been used that now it has little, IL any,
opposition except from those who expect
to ask favors from the Republican party.
About civil-service reform he said:
While all Democrats give the administration
a hearty support, there many who would
feel better satisfied If all the Republicans re-
naming In office were promptly turned out and
their places filled by Democrats. As to this
feature OF the situation the resolves OF this con-
vention ought not to be uncertain In meaning or
dent In tho ndministration OF the government
let us have the courage Of our convictions, and
here. now, so declare. II IL be the civil service
law that keeps Republicans In and Democrats
out OF the public service let US strike boldly and
high, and demand Of our party representatives
at Washington, in the Senate and House, TO Ia
Dor and vote for the immediate and uncondi-
tional repeal OF the law.
The Committee ON Resolutions reported
the following platform:
The Democratic party of Ohio in convention
assembled, proclaims its hOarty and unqualified
Endorsement Of the honest, patriotic, and eco
nomical administration OF President Cleveland.
We demand such judicious reduction Of the
sncisnt oiy ~ ,sat tba
expenses of an economical administration OF
| government, the payment of liberal pensions 20
Union soldiers and sailors, and the payment OF
tho interest and the principal of the public
debt; and, IL necessary, we favor such reduc-
tion Of internal revenue. except on liquors. as
the national treasury. And we denounce any
attempt to- abolish the tax on liquors for the
u
equal, and onerous tariff system.
We cali attention to and affirm as sound doc
trine and policy the following emPhatic and
/ sOnT public domain is our national wealth, the
| earnest of our growth, and heritage OF our poo
| pie. II should promise Hmitless development
| and riches, relief to a crowding population,
| and homes to thrift and industry. These In
| estimable advantages should be jealously
| guarded, and q careful and enlightened policy
| on the part OF the Government should secure
them 70 the people,"
be held for actual settlers who are citizens OF
the United States, and for those who declare
| their intention to become such.
We are in hearty sympathy with all people
struggling to free themselves from the environ
ments Of despotism, and especially does the
long and gallant struggle OF Ireland for the
priceless boon Of home rule and the rights OF
| manhood evoke our warmest applause ana
commend our heartiest good wishes Tor speedy
Labor, being the chief factor and great con-
servator of free and liberal institutions, should
enjoy its full share of the common benefits de-
rived therefrom; therefore, wo favor such re-
straints of tho Capitalization and encroach-
mcnt of corporate power as will bring the best
possible protection to honest labor and at the
Same time conserve the interests OF honestly
employed capital
Wo favor such legislation on the question Of
Immigration as will prevent the landing, for
permanent residence, OF aliens who are not
ST1 e essfUyS dee fUsdS taft
opposition to the importation OF contract laDor,
and we demand speedy punishment Of all per-
|. |
| publican institutions.
We denounce the present Republican State
administration as weak, partisan, and unDusi-
ness-like; we call upon the people OF ohlo 70
turn out of power q state Government whose
only apparent mission Is TO augment OK
penses, multiply offices, create denciepcies,
, | and increase taxation, with the bank
, ruptcy OF the treasury as the ultimate result
I We denounce the late Republican Legislatnre
tSronsh tSr ss with the Board
! Works and Republican Attorney General in Q
) scheme whereby millions OF dollars worth o.
the property of the State is to be transferred tc
corporations interested In creating monopoly
of transportation, without the State or the peo
5 pie thereof receiving any beneht thereirom.
= ballot-box, the punishment Of all who seek Il
. corrupt it, and the enactment Of law making
Movers 10 intimidate or attempt to control tn,
: political action OF their employees.
. We favor roms rule In the management ans
q partisan acts passed by the late Republican
4 Legislature to subserve the interests OF schem
9 ing politicians; and we demand the repeal Q
r | Ali laws which deprive the electors OF the ex
!, | ercise of their constitutional privileges
: The commercial and industrial interests Q
2 TRANSPORTATION facilities be secured to al
i | on equal terms, and We demand tina
l. favoritlsm by common carriers ana IN IN
Il monopolies and oppress the people be prohiDi'
cd by law, and that pools combinations trusts
B. conspraces TO corner or foresta the masne s,
-
n pressed by legislation.
m We declare In favor of proper regulation 9
D. the liauor traffic and believe IL TO be the dut
IN | of ali good citizens to aid in reducing 70
le minimum the evils resulting thersfrom, and
n- this end favor tho submission OF an amendmer
10 TO the constitution providing for the license
r. such traffic. -,
ing vote. A., IN.
g. for. James e. Meal nominated Congressna
10 James Il. Campbell Charles w. Baker,
In CINCINNATI named Thomas II. Powell. Coz
Of erossman Martin A. Foran was named by j
N. Heisiey The balloting resulted as 70
!. lows: Total vote, 668i Powell. 81
i Campbell, 251 Foran, 68. The %
ia ond ballot resulted In Powells non
a. ination for Governor. The vote was; Powell
y. y5OB: Camp ell, 251k Foran, SO. The follo'
pt ing nominations were then made: ID. q. Coo
IA man, Lieutenant Governor; Il X. Critchnel
supreme Court Judge dong terml; Virgil
20 Kline, Supreme Court Judge tshort termli Em
s, | Kiessewetter, Auditor; George w. Harpe
u. | state Treasurer; w. H. Leet Attorney Gol
:. erai; Peter J. Murphy, member Board Publ
70 Works
=, The Nominee for Governor.
- Thomas Edward Powell, nominated for Go
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